You like stuff. We like stuff. The Government? They’ve got lots of stuff. One of the best ways to get your hands on their stuff is to visit GovDeals, our Cool Site of the Week.
GovDeals is an online auction site that specializes in selling off merchandise gently used merchandise that’s being liquidated or at some point was confiscated by the United States federal or state governments. You may ask yourself, “what makes an online auction site cool?” While the website itself might look like it was flash frozen back in 1997, just take a look at what the swag that’s up for grabs. From awesome conversation pieces to utterly outrageous deals on hardware you never thought you’d have the opportunity to buy, GovDeals has it all. At the time that this story was written, we noted listings for 24 pallets of used computer hardware, seven ambulances, playground equipment, a selection of barber chairs, a lot of tactical helmets and a police cruiser--and that barely scratches the surface of what GovDeals has to offer. Site visitors are invited to register for free and get in on the bidding, but before you place a bid on anything, be sure to read the fine print as many of the items up for auction are restricted to purchasers with specific credentials.
So what are you waiting for? The only thing standing between you and an X-ray scanner for your dorm room’s front door is a fist full of sweaty American greenbacks and the gumption to stay on top of the bidding dog pile!
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JohnP
May 15, 2011 at 3:46pm
Not impressed. No shipping, used goods in so bad shape that even the government does not want it. I have NEVER been impressed by anything the government has been trying to sell.
JohnP
May 15, 2011 at 3:49pm
Whoa, Publish to Facebook link automatically turned OFF? Thank you! But still, it took you forever to make such a minor change...
Now let's see if MPC site can turn on spellchecking while typing the message.
Joji
May 13, 2011 at 2:49pm
Oh wow, I'm seeing deals like 9 monitors and mice for $300! That means I can just stack up 8 of the monitors by 2 x 4 and play games like BC2 like that! xD Sweeeeet.
The worst are probably the laptops as they are really old 2001 models (probably) and some of the parts are old school. :/
Hmm... Unless you're low on budget and you don't mind buying those computers, then I guess it's fine.
whathuhitwasntme
May 13, 2011 at 2:12pm
I've used this site a few times in the past.
Just about all muncipal government agencies have gone to this site. There are few if any "local" auctions any more.
The only thing you really have to keep in mind is that most of these places WILL NOT SHIP ANYTHING. So, you better be close enough to drive over or have somebody near it.
Just a hint, when an if you "bid" on a desk or similar item, make sure you get a COUNT of them! 5 bucks got me 25 desks once. I wanted 1.
gregmberry
May 13, 2011 at 1:52pm
What about other similar sites such as municibid.com, which is free for government. Also, cities such as Philadelphia & Boston have chosen municibid over GovDeals. Here's a news story from yesterday on Philadelphia's most watched newscast. http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video?id=8127903&pid=8074756
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